Our BA English and Film undergraduate degree is characterised by a wide study of literature in the English language and by a rigorous study of film and television in their critical, theoretical, industrial and creative contexts.The programme introduces you to a broad range of types and periods of literature, with a huge variety of different areas to pursue, from medieval literature to twenty-first-century digital literary culture. These include unparalleled resources for the study of Shakespeare, through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute.You will gain a comprehensive range of knowledge and understanding of film; competence in practical filmmaking and detailed awareness of and interaction with the industry. Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability focused modules and graduate with a sought-after experience with the creative industries.

- our staff will support you to you to share in their passion for literary writing of all kinds, from Shakespearean drama to Romantic poetry to postcolonial fiction.

– with film studio and editing suites boasting design, lighting, sound and stage management work areas, the University of Birmingham is home to everything you need to get the most out of your degree.

– including filmmakers, camera operators, screenwriters, film editors and film writers and commentators.

- read and write about the writing and authors that mean most to you: our course gives you the option to study everything from Old English to last year's novels; you can also incorporate optional modules across a vast range of literary genres.

– explore our exceptional resources, including our Cadbury Research Library, consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471, as well as the Library of Birmingham, Europe’s largest regional library. Get involved with the numerous on-campus writers' groups, including our very own newspaper, radio and TV stations and delve into the various citywide film and literature festivals.